Skip to content
BritIndex
6 guides

Work & employment

The National Living Wage, holiday entitlement, notice, redundancy, statutory sick pay, right to work and the tribunal deadline that catches people out.

What to do if your employer has not paid youUnpaid wages carry a three-month deadline that quietly ends most claims. This is the escalation ladder — written request, grievanc…15 minverified 2026-08-06
How to check you are being paid correctlyThe National Living Wage is a legal minimum with no exceptions for probation, training or willingness to work for less. This shows…7 minverified 2026-07-30
How to get a DBS checkYou can only apply for a basic check yourself; standard and enhanced ones must be requested by an employer for an eligible role. W…12 minverified 2026-08-05
Right to work checks and share codesShare codes expire, they are not interchangeable between services, and British and Irish citizens cannot use one at all. This expl…11 minverified 2026-08-04
Statutory Sick Pay and time off sickSSP is paid by your employer, not the state, runs out after 28 weeks, and is one of the lowest sick pay rates in Europe. This cove…11 minverified 2026-08-04
Your rights if you are made redundantRedundancy has to be genuine, consulted on properly and selected fairly — and there is a hard three-month deadline to challenge it…8 minverified 2026-07-30
Other topicsArriving & settling inGovernment services & IDMoney, tax & National InsuranceHousing & rentingDriving & transportNHS & healthBills & utilitiesEducation & studyConsumer rights & complaintsLaw, wills & legal helpScams, safety & emergenciesTravel & things to do